WHAT IS YOUR KRYPTONITE?

Read Time:3 Minute, 16 Second In my experience, the old adage that nothing good happens after 3 am holds true. Why? Because if you’re still awake at this time, it’s likely that you have taken something to the extreme. And that something may well be your kryptonite. Your post-3 am activity could be fuelled by […]

ARE YOUR PURPOSE AND YOUR DESTINY IN CONFLICT?

Read Time:2 Minute, 45 Second You can be extremely purpose driven, and still find that your life is unfulfilling. Why? Because until you recognise purpose and destiny as two separate forces that need equal attention, you will almost certainly be in conflict with yourself. Your purpose could be to help others, while your destiny is […]

IS YOUR LENS DISTORTED?

Read Time:3 Minute, 48 Second Having a purpose can be a very dangerous thing. One glimpse at history shows us that this is true. The greatest leaders are driven by purpose. So are the most brutal dictators. What distinguishes the one from the other? First and foremost, a belief in equality. I find it hard […]

PURPOSE AND BRAVERY

Read Time:3 Minute, 1 Second In Greek mythology, Sisyphus is condemned by the gods to an eternity of pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to roll back down as soon as he reaches the top. This unending punishment goes so much deeper than the physical toil and exertion that must be endured. […]

PURPOSE AND RECOGNITION

Read Time:3 Minute, 56 Second How understanding your purpose creates recognition of other people’s needs, and why this helps you achieve your desired outcomes. This week, I made a decision to delve right back into the kitchen at the Rob Roy. With so many businesses requiring my attention, this decision means that I’ve worked thirty-six […]

PURPOSE AND LEADERSHIP

Read Time:4 Minute, 20 Second PI recently read a quote by Simon Sinek, which stated, “Leadership is the ability to rally people not for a single event, but for years. In business, leadership means that customers will continue to support your company even when you slip up.” [1] How powerful is that! As a result of recent […]

PURPOSE

Read Time:3 Minute, 39 Second It is widely acknowledged that it is important to have a clearly defined purpose in life. However, it is not always easy to clearly define what your purpose is. The first and most basic point to understand is exactly what is meant by purpose. You may have heard it referred […]

VALUES WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY THEY MATTER

Read Time:6 Minute, 59 Second In the simplest terms, values are the standards of behaviour that you consider to be most important. Knowing what matters most to you enables you to stay focused and optimise your time. This gives you the best opportunity to experience a fulfilling life, professionally and personally. I believe that as […]

HOW TO BUILD RESILIENCE PART TWO

Read Time:3 Minute, 22 Second Alongside the positive outcomes of strength, learning, and the motivation to help others that we explored in Part One, another key to building resilience is the love of achievement. When you have a love of achievement and you start to become resilient, all of a sudden you realise that you […]

HOW TO BUILD RESILIENCE PART ONE

Read Time:4 Minute, 58 Second One of the most straightforward ways you can begin building resilience is by looking at what you already have available to you. Right at the top of my list are close relationships. This is for the simple reason that the people around you are highly likely to share your outlook, […]